Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Manipur, through the “Manipur Medical e-Counselling 2026-27” web portal, for admission to MBBS, BDS and BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology) courses based on the NEET UG 2026 score.
Eligible candidates could register and complete Choice Filling/Locking for Round 1 from 13th August 2026 to 19th August 2026, with the Merit List to follow on 21st August 2026, Seat Allotment Result on 25th August 2026, and Reporting/Joining at the allotted institute from 25th to 28th August 2026.
The counselling also introduces the Freeze/Float mechanism for seat allotment for the first time, in line with the revised system introduced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
This guide explains the complete Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 process step by step, including registration, eligibility, application fee, documents required, choice filling, seat matrix, merit list, seat allotment and the participating medical and dental colleges.
Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
Before registering, candidates should understand who runs Manipur NEET Counselling 2026 and which seats are covered. The table below summarises the key details of Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 OR Manipur Medical e-Counselling 2026-27 |
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Manipur |
| Courses Offered | M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.A.S.L.P. |
| Admission Through | NEET UG 2026 |
| Counselling Type | State Government seats, Management Quota (SAHS), NRI Quota (SAHS) |
| Participating Colleges | RIMS, JNIMS, Shija Academy of Health Sciences (SAHS), Churachandpur Medical College (CMC), Regional Dental College (RDC), Guwahati |
| Official Website | https://manipurmc.mn.gov.in (also linked from https://manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in) |
Important Dates for Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026
The Round 1 schedule for Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 was notified on 10th August 2026. Dates for Round 2, Round 3 and any Stray Vacancy round have not been announced yet in the available notifications.
| Event | Date |
| Registration Begins | 13 August 2026 |
| Registration & Choice Filling/Locking Last Date | 19 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment | Within the Registration window (13–19 August 2026) |
| Merit List (Notification of Merit List of applied candidates) | 21 August 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 13–19 August 2026 |
| Choice Locking | 13–19 August 2026 |
| Seat Allotment (Publication of Seat Allotment Result) | 25 August 2026 |
| Reporting/Joining at the allotted institute | 25–28 August 2026 |
| Round 2 / Round 3 / Stray Vacancy | Not specified in the available notification/prospectus |
Eligibility Criteria for Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026
Eligibility for Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 depends on the NEET UG 2026 qualification, domicile/eligibility criteria selected at registration, and category-specific certificates where applicable.
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET UG Qualification | Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 can participate in Manipur Medical e-Counselling 2026-27 |
| Domicile Requirement | At registration, candidates select an Eligibility Criteria option (such as Domicile of Manipur) and submit a Domicile Certificate of the candidate, or a PRC/Government Employment Certificate of parents, as applicable, for State Government seats |
| Academic Qualification | Submission of the Class XII Mark sheet at registration |
| Category Eligibility | Reservation categories include UR, ST, SC, OBC (Manipur), OBC (Manipur Plain/OBC-MP) and OBC (Tribal Nagas/OBC-TN), as shown in the Final Seat Matrix; horizontal categories include PwBD, Meritorious Sportsperson, and Children of Ex-servicemen/Armed Forces Personnel |
| Other Conditions | PwBD candidates must upload an Eligibility Certificate issued by one of the 62 Medical Assessment Boards (MAB) designated by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Meritorious Sportsperson candidates must apply under a game/sport approved by the Directorate of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of Manipur. Children of Ex-servicemen must produce a certificate from the Secretary, Rajya Sainik Board, Imphal; children of Armed Forces Personnel must produce a certificate from the Commanding Officer of the Unit/Battalion in which either parent is serving. |
Manipur NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration for Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 is entirely online through the dedicated web portal, https://manipurmc.mn.gov.in. The Directorate of Medical Education does not allot seats manually, and registration through any other mode is not permitted.
- Visit the official counselling portal, https://manipurmc.mn.gov.in (also linked from https://manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in), and click “Apply” to register.
- Register using your NEET UG 2026 details, and create a login password as per the prescribed format; verify your mobile number and e-mail ID through OTP, since these are used for all future communication.
- Select the seat types you wish to apply for, State Government seats at RIMS/JNIMS/CMC/RDC/SAHS, Management Quota seats at SAHS, or NRI Quota seats at SAHS and complete your profile, including Eligibility Criteria, Special Category (if any), and address details.
- Enter your Class XII mark details subject-wise, along with your institute, board/university and year of passing.
- Upload the required documents based on the seat type and category you are applying under.
- Pay both the non-refundable Application Fee and the refundable Security Fee applicable to your seat type; registration is complete only after this payment is made.
- Preview and confirm your application declaration before proceeding, since the application cannot be edited once you reach the payment page. After successful payment, an Acknowledgement slip is sent to your registered e-mail, which serves as confirmatory proof of payment.
Candidates who have registered for any round of counselling do not need to register again for subsequent rounds, but Choice Filling remains mandatory for every round, since choices submitted in one round are not valid for the next.
Application Fee for Manipur NEET Counselling 2026
Registration for Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 is complete only after payment of two kinds of fees, a non-refundable Application Fee and a refundable Security Fee. Candidates should pay the fee applicable to the seat types they are registering for.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee (Non-refundable) | Security Fee (Refundable) |
| State Government seats – General/OBC | Rs. 2,000/- | Rs. 15,000/- |
| State Government seats – ST/SC | Rs. 1,500/- | Rs. 15,000/- |
| Private (Management & NRI Quota) seats at SAHS, Langol | Rs. 2,000/- | Rs. 15,000/- |
| Both Government and Private (Management/NRI Quota) seats – General/OBC | Rs. 4,000/- | Rs. 15,000/- |
| Both Government and Private (Management/NRI Quota) seats – ST/SC | Rs. 3,500/- | Rs. 15,000/- |
The Security Fee of Rs. 15,000/- is refunded after completion of all rounds of counselling, subject to fulfilment of the relevant conditions. Registration in the web-based application is allowed before every round of counselling.
Documents Required for Manipur NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates must upload the required documents at the time of registration itself, and the exact list depends on whether you are applying for State Government seats, Management Quota seats, or NRI Quota seats.
Documents for State Government Seats:
- Class X Certificate (as age proof)
- Class XII Mark sheet
- NEET-UG 2026 Score Card issued by NTA
- Domicile Certificate of candidate/PRC of parents/Government Employment Certificate of parents (as per the prescribed template)
- Caste Certificate, if applicable (must be issued within the last one year in case of OBC)
- Certificate of Children of Ex-Serviceman/Armed Force Personnel, if applicable
- Meritorious Sportsperson Certificate, if applicable
- Eligibility Certificate, for PwBD candidates (issued by one of the 62 MCC-designated Medical Assessment Boards)
- Recent passport-sized photo
Documents for Management Quota Seats (SAHS):
- Class X Certificate (as age proof)
- Class XII Mark sheet
- NEET-UG 2026 Score Card issued by NTA
- Recent passport-sized photo
Documents for NRI Quota Seats (SAHS):
- Class X Certificate (as age proof)
- Class XII Mark sheet
- NEET-UG 2026 Score Card issued by NTA
- Recent passport-sized photo
- Valid Passport of the candidate
- Valid Passport of the 1st degree relative/legal guardian
- NRI Certificate of self/1st degree relative, issued by the competent authority (Embassy/Indian Consulate)
- Notarized Affidavit by the 1st degree relative/legal guardian stating that they will sponsor the entire course fee and living expenses of the candidate during the period of study, supported by an NRE Bank Account Passbook
- Proof of relationship with the 1st degree relative/bonafide guardianship, to be verified by the competent officer
Choice Filling and Choice Locking Process
Choice Filling in Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 is done through the same web portal used for registration, and it must be completed and locked within the schedule notified for each round.
- Choice Filling begins once a candidate has registered and is open to all eligible candidates who wish to participate in that round of counselling.
- Before filling choices, candidates are advised to carefully read the Final Seat Matrix of State Government seats notified for the round, and verify the course, institute, category and number of seats available.
- Candidates select Course-Institute combinations (for example, MBBS-SAHS, MBBS-JNIMS, MBBS-CMC, MBBS-RIMS, BDS-RIMS, BDS-RDC, BDS-JNIMS, BASLP-RIMS) and arrange them in order of preference; at least one combination must be selected.
- Choices can be changed and reordered multiple times before locking, by adding or removing Course-Institute combinations from the available list.
- Candidates may lock their Seat Choices manually within the stipulated timeline. If not locked manually, the choices are auto-locked at the end of the stipulated timeline.
- Choice Filling in the web-based application is mandatory for every round of counselling. Choice of seat filled in one round is not valid for further rounds, so candidates who wish to participate in Round 2 or Round 3 must submit fresh choices for that round.
- Candidates are responsible for the choices they submit on the web-based counselling portal, and should verify all details carefully before locking.
Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 follows a category-wise reservation structure for State Government seats, as reflected in the Final Seat Matrix released by the DME for Round 1. The categories used are Unreserved (UR), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), and three OBC categories specific to Manipur, OBC (Manipur), OBC (Manipur Plain, i.e. OBC-MP) and OBC (Tribal Nagas, i.e. OBC-TN).
The table below shows the total State Government seats notified for Round 1, category-wise, across all courses and institutes combined.
| Category | MBBS | BDS | BASLP |
| UR | 158 | 28 | 3 |
| ST | 97 | 18 | 2 |
| SC | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| OBC (M) | 39 | 7 | 1 |
| OBC (MP) | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| OBC (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 314 | 58 | 6 |
Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List
Manipur NEET UG merit list is prepared based on the NEET UG 2026 data of candidates who have registered on the Manipur Medical e-Counselling 2026-27 portal. For Round 1, the DME has notified the Merit List of applied candidates for 21st August 2026, following the close of Registration and Choice Filling/Locking on 19th August 2026.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Seat Allotment Process for Manipur (Freeze/Float Mechanism)
Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 introduces the Freeze/Float mechanism for seat allotment, in line with the revised counselling system introduced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). This is a key change candidates should understand before Round 1 seat allotment.
- Publication of the Final Seat Matrix of State Government seats for the round, which candidates must review before filling choices.
- Registration and Choice Filling by eligible candidates within the notified window.
- Choice Locking, done manually by the candidate or automatically at the end of the stipulated timeline.
- Notification of the Merit List of applied candidates.
- Processing of seat allotment based on merit, category and locked choices.
- Publication of the Seat Allotment Result.
- At the time of seat allotment, each candidate must exercise a Freeze or Float option:
- Freeze (No Upgradation): For candidates satisfied with their allotted seat who do not want to upgrade in the next round. Such candidates must physically report to the allotted institute for admission.
- Float (Willing to Upgrade): For candidates who wish to be considered for a better preference in a later round. They retain provisional admission in the allotted institute and remain eligible for upgradation in subsequent rounds, without needing to visit the allotted institute physically for admission. Upgradation under Float is allowed only till Round 3 counselling.
- If a Float candidate is allotted a seat of higher preference in a later round, the previously allotted seat is automatically vacated, and the candidate has no further claim over it. The vacated seat becomes available for allotment to the next eligible candidate in that round.
- Document verification and reporting/joining at the allotted institute for Round 1 must be completed between 25th and 28th August 2026.
- Fee payment, admission formalities, and any resignation or free-exit rules beyond the Freeze/Float mechanism described above are not specified in the available notifications.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
MBBS and BDS Seat Matrix in Manipur
Checking the seat matrix before choice filling is essential in Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026, since the DME has specifically advised candidates to verify the course, institute, category and number of seats available in the Final Seat Matrix before submitting their choices. The seat matrix below is the Final Seat Matrix of State Government seats notified for Round.
MBBS Seat Matrix – Round 1 (State Government seats):
| Category | Seats |
| RIMS | |
| UR | 18 |
| ST | 12 |
| SC | 1 |
| OBC (M) | 4 |
| OBC (MP) | 1 |
| OBC (TN) | 1 |
| Total | 37 |
| JNIMS | |
| UR | 65 |
| ST | 39 |
| SC | 2 |
| OBC (M) | 17 |
| OBC (MP) | 5 |
| OBC (TN) | 0 |
| Total | 128 |
| SAHS | |
| UR | 31 |
| ST | 20 |
| SC | 2 |
| OBC (M) | 7 |
| OBC (MP) | 3 |
| OBC (TN) | 1 |
| Total | 64 |
| CMC | |
| UR | 44 |
| ST | 26 |
| SC | 1 |
| OBC (M) | 11 |
| OBC (MP) | 3 |
| OBC (TN) | 0 |
| Total | 85 |
| Grand Total | 314 |
BDS Seat Matrix – Round 1 (State Government seats):
| Category | Seats |
| RIMS | |
| UR | 5 |
| ST | 4 |
| SC | 1 |
| OBC (M) | 2 |
| OBC (MP) | 1 |
| OBC (TN) | 0 |
| RIMS Total | 13 |
| JNIMS | |
| UR | 22 |
| ST | 13 |
| SC | 0 |
| OBC (M) | 5 |
| OBC (MP) | 2 |
| OBC (TN) | 0 |
| JNIMS Total | 42 |
| RDC, Guwahati | |
| UR | 1 |
| ST | 1 |
| SC | 1 |
| OBC (M) | 0 |
| OBC (MP) | 0 |
| OBC (TN) | 0 |
| RDC, Guwahati Total | 3 |
| Grand Total | 58 |
Manipur NEET Counselling 2026 Process
For a first-time candidate, it helps to see the entire Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 journey as one continuous sequence.
- Qualify NEET UG 2026 and obtain your score/rank from NTA.
- Register on the Manipur Medical e-Counselling 2026-27 portal, https://manipurmc.mn.gov.in.
- Complete your profile with personal, academic and eligibility details.
- Upload the required documents based on the seat type (State Government/Management Quota/NRI Quota) and any applicable category.
- Pay the non-refundable Application Fee and the refundable Security Fee to complete registration.
- Review the Final Seat Matrix published for the round before proceeding to choice filling.
- Fill Course-Institute choices in order of preference on the portal.
- Lock your choices before the deadline, or allow them to be auto-locked at the end of the stipulated timeline.
- Check the Merit List of applied candidates once notified.
- Check the Seat Allotment Result once published.
- Exercise the Freeze or Float option at the time of seat allotment, based on whether you want to upgrade in a later round.
- Report physically to the allotted institute within the reporting window if you have opted to Freeze, or retain provisional admission if you have opted to Float.
- If participating in a further round, register again is not required, but fresh Choice Filling must be completed for that round, since earlier choices do not carry forward.
Participating Medical & Dental Colleges in Manipur
The institutes listed below are the ones covered under Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 as per the DME notifications. Candidates should verify the latest seat numbers against the official Final Seat Matrix before filling choices.
Medical Colleges in Manipur
| College Type | College Details |
| Government Medical Colleges | Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS)Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) Churachandpur Medical College (CMC) |
| Private Medical College | Shija Academy of Health Sciences (SAHS), Langol |
Dental Colleges in Manipur
| College Type | College Details |
| Government Dental Colleges | Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) |
Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 Cut Off
Cut-off ranks from earlier counselling rounds or previous years give candidates a general sense of admission trends, but they should not be treated as the guaranteed cut-off for Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Official Website for Manipur NEET Counselling 2026
All official notifications, registration, choice filling, merit lists, seat matrix and seat allotment results for Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 are published on the dedicated counselling portal, https://manipurmc.mn.gov.in, with the same information also linked from the Directorate of Health website, https://manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When does Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration start and close?
A. Registration and Choice Filling/Locking for Round 1 of Manipur Medical e-Counselling 2026-27 was open from 13 August 2026 to 19 August 2026.
Q. Who conducts Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. Manipur NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Manipur, entirely online through the portal https://manipurmc.mn.gov.in, covering State Government seats and Management/NRI Quota seats for MBBS at Shija Academy of Health Sciences (SAHS).
Q. What is the eligibility criteria for Manipur NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026. For State Government seats, candidates must submit a Domicile Certificate or PRC/Government Employment Certificate of parents, along with category certificates where applicable. PwBD candidates need an Eligibility Certificate from an MCC-designated Medical Assessment Board, Meritorious Sportsperson candidates need certification for an approved game/sport, and children of Ex-servicemen/Armed Forces Personnel need specific certificates.
Q. What is the application fee for Manipur NEET Counselling 2026?
A. The non-refundable Application Fee is Rs. 2,000 (Rs. 1,500 for ST/SC) for State Government seats, Rs. 2,000 for Management/NRI Quota seats at SAHS, and Rs. 4,000 (Rs. 3,500 for ST/SC) for candidates applying to both Government and Private (Management/NRI Quota) seats.
Q. What documents are required for Manipur NEET Counselling 2026?
A. State Government seat candidates need a Class X Certificate, Class XII Mark sheet, NEET-UG 2026 Score Card, Domicile Certificate/PRC of parents, Caste Certificate (if applicable), and category-specific certificates for PwBD, Meritorious Sportsperson, or Ex-servicemen/Armed Forces quotas, where applicable. NRI Quota candidates additionally need passports, an NRI Certificate, and a notarized affidavit of financial sponsorship.
Q. How does choice filling work in Manipur NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates select Course-Institute combinations in order of preference and can reorder them before locking. Choices must be locked within the round’s deadline, or they are auto-locked at the end of the stipulated timeline. Choice Filling is mandatory for every round, and choices from one round do not carry over to the next.
Q. When will the Manipur NEET UG merit list 2026 be released?
A. The Merit List of applied candidates for Round 1 was scheduled to be notified on 21 August 2026, following the close of Registration and Choice Filling/Locking on 19 August 2026.
Q. How does seat allotment work, and what is the Freeze/Float mechanism in Manipur NEET Counselling 2026?
A. The Round 1 Seat Allotment Result was scheduled for 25 August 2026, with reporting/joining between 25 and 28 August 2026. At allotment, candidates must choose Freeze (accept the seat with no further upgradation, requiring physical reporting) or Float (retain provisional admission while remaining eligible for upgradation up to Round 3, without needing to report physically until the seat is finalised).
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.